Bujumbura International Airport
Bujumbura · BurundiICAO HBBA
Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) is an airport serving Bujumbura, Burundi, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 3° 19' 26.5" S, 29° 19' 6.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,582 feet (787 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Bujumbura (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from BJM
Airlines Operating at BJM
11 active airlines serving Bujumbura International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Bujumbura International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamembe Airport | KME | Kamembe | Rwanda | 106 km |
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | BKY | Bukavu/kavumu | Congo (Kinshasa) | 126 km |
| Goma International Airport | GOM | Goma | Congo (Kinshasa) | 183 km |
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | Kigali | Rwanda | 175 km |
| Kalemie Airport | FMI | Kalemie | Congo (Kinshasa) | 282 km |
| Kindu Airport | KND | Kindu | Congo (Kinshasa) | 381 km |
| Beni Airport | BNC | Beni | Congo (Kinshasa) | 431 km |
| Kasese Airport | KSE | Kasese | Uganda | 397 km |
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 3° 19' 26.5" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 29° 19' 6.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -3.324020
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 29.318501
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Bujumbura
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 07:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,582 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 787 m
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